Boston Public Garden
8.7Locals Score / 10#2 of 12 Parks & Outdoors in Boston
free
Known forfreeromantichistoricflowers
America's first public botanical garden, an elegant Victorian space with a lagoon, the famous pedal-powered Swan Boats and the Make Way for Ducklings statues. Strolling it is free and delightful in spring bloom. The Swan Boats run seasonally (roughly April to September) and cost a small fee.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
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| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.7/10- Value10.0
- Iconic8.5
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level7.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility9.5
Nearby in Ask Boston
- Public GardenPark0.03 km · 0 min walk
- Boston CommonPark0.39 km · 5 min walk
- Freedom TrailAttraction0.52 km · 7 min walk
- Beacon HillNeighborhood0.53 km · 7 min walk
- Trinity ChurchAttraction0.63 km · 8 min walk
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